The USS YORKTOWN (CV-10) Association Board of Directors recently approved supporting an initiative by the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum to dramatically improve the Quarterdeck area.  As you know the Quarterdeck is an honored part of the ship where guests and dignitaries would typically enter when visiting the ship. It is also the entrance immediately adjacent to the Association’s shipboard office.

The Yorktown Quarterdeck area is highly visible and in need of substantial repair.  We are pleased Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum has selected this area for improvement.

Our USS YORKTOWN (CV-10) Association is contributing $16,000 to the project which involves a complete renovation of the Quarterdeck area. Just as every one of us desire to see our “Fighting Lady” as we remember her, we want Patriots Point’s 250,000 annual visitors to also see her in a condition worthy of her illustrious history.

The Board is asking each member of the Association to consider making a special donation to this worthwhile effort. One-hundred percent of your tax deductible contribution will be directed to this project. Please consider that our Association has never conducted a direct fund raising campaign, that over the thirty-three years YORKTOWN has served as the centerpiece of Patriots Point naval & Maritime Museum your contributions have been voluntary.

Please mail your contribution to:

USS Yorktown (CV-10) Association, Inc.

PO Box 1021 Mt. Pleasant, SC  29464-1201

(Please note on your check’s Memo line that your contribution is for the Quarterdeck Improvement Fund.)

Thank you for your continued commitment to your ship and the CV-10 Association. As a token of appreciation for your support you will receive a “USS Yorktown Former Crew Member” decal. More importantly, you will be present for the dedication of the Quarterdeck if you are able to attend our 60^TH Annual Reunion this October.

  Ron Meacham – Fund Raising Chair 

  PS: If 400 members were to contribute just $40 each we would easily meet our fundraising goal.     

2008 REUNION SILENT AUCTION 

Our 2008 Reunion is shaping up to be a great event, especially since it will be aboard the ship.  You will learn more about the Reunion in upcoming articles in Sea V Ten and on ussyorktown.net.

Once again we will have a Silent Auction as part of our festivities.  This is always a fun event and importantly raises funds for the operation of the Association.  To make this year even more successful, here are a few ideas you could donate to the auction:

1. U.S.S. Yorktown Memorabilia
2. Navy Memorabilia
3. General Historic Memorabilia or Books
4. Gift Baskets (make them up yourself)
5. Gift Cards (National Chains like Lowes, Cracker Barrel, Walmart)
6. Crafts (if you're the craftsman or not)  

Plus any other ideas you may have, all are welcome.  Please bring your items to the Hampton Inn (Hospitality Room) by Friday 10/10/08 6PM.  The item should be identified with your name, address and phone number, cell if available.  We will transport all items to the ship for the Saturday night auction.

If you have any questions, please give me a call.  Thank you very much for your past and future support of the U.S.S. Yorktown CV 10 Association.

Ron Meacham - Silent Auction Chair - 610-269-9352 

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